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Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN.

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Scoop: Bessent told Trump that investigation of Fed chair creates a mess

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Trump criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell marks unprecedented escalation — and a warning to his successor

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DOJ Investigation of Fed Chair Powell Sparks Backlash, Support for Fed Independence

The Department of Justice’s threat to criminally indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has set up a tense showdown between the White House and the U.S. central bank, with Powell saying the subpoe...

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Trump Allies and Officials Fear Blowback From Powell Probe

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Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know

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Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell sparks pushback

The threat of indictment, ostensibly focused on comments Powell made to Congress about the building renovation project, sent rates on longer-term U.S. Treasury bonds up, as investors parsed what a les...

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Federal prosecutors start investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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Live updates: Powell probe under fire; Kelly rips Hegseth’s ‘unconstitutional crusade’ in lawsuit;

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Scott Bessent Calls for More Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 as Miran Backs 150 bps Cut

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has the U.S. central bank not to delay Fed rate cuts even as Stephen Miran has backed 150 bps cuts.

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Trump touts economic accomplishments, calls on Fed Chair to lower interest rates

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Trump Says Inflation Data Means Fed Should Cut Interest Rates

Bessent talks Fed chair search, interest rates, fiscal deficit at event

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that borrowing costs remain too much above the neutral rate, arguing most models suggest the policy rate should be over 100 basis points below the current 3.

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Bessent not happy about Powell investigation, conveyed concerns to Trump: Sources

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is not happy with the Justice Department's criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, multiple sources told ABC News, warning it creates an unnecessary distraction. Bessent conveyed those concerns directly to President Donald Trump in a call on Sunday, sources said.

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Bessent: Goal of MBS buys is to match Fed run-off

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the goal of the Trump administration's launch of mortgage-backed securities purchases is to roughly match the rate at which those bonds are rolling off the Federal Reserve's balance sheet.

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Bessent says stronger U.S. growth hinges on more Fed rate cuts - report

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will say Thursday that the domestic economy could grow faster if the Federal Reserve continues to lower interest rates.

Fed Chair Decision Could Occur Later This Month, Bessent Says

President Trump could announce his choice to lead the Federal Reserve later this month, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday. Bessent told the Economic Club of Minnesota that Trump hasn’t yet interviewed the last of four finalists under consideration,

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Scott Bessent Confirms Search For Fed Chair Who Will Shrink The Institution, End Perpetual QE

Speaking on the All-In Podcast for a year-end economic review, Bessent outlined a sharp pivot from the monetary policies of the last 15 years. He argued that the Fed's “gain of function” experiments—specifically the large-scale asset purchases that ...

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Trump set to interview this final candidate before naming next Fed chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals Trump has one final interview before naming the next Federal Reserve chair, with decision expected by month's end.